weismannism

Weis·mann·ism

W w

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vahys-mahn-iz-uh m]
- /ˈvaɪs mɑnˌɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vahys-mahn-iz-uh m]
- /ˈvaɪs mɑnˌɪz əm/

Definitions of weismannism word

noun weismannism the theories of heredity as expounded by Weismann, especially the theory that all inheritable characteristics are carried in the germ plasm, and that acquired characteristics cannot be inherited. 1
noun weismannism the doctrine of the continuity of the germ plasm. This theory of heredity states that all inheritable characteristics are transmitted by the reproductive cells and that characteristics acquired during the lifetime of the organism are not inherited 0
noun weismannism a theory of heredity that emphasizes the continuity of the germ plasm from generation to generation and the rigid separation of the somatoplasm which dies in every generation, thus prohibiting the transmission of acquired characters 0
noun weismannism The principle that hereditary information moves only from genes to body cells, and never the other way round. 0

See all 4 definitions of weismannism

Information block about the term

Origin of weismannism

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95; Weismann + -ism

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Weismannism

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Weismannism

weismannism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.